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Phone exchange fault hits northern England
More than 20,000 UK homes were affected by a phone exchange fault tonight. BT said customers in northern England and part of Scotland were experiencing disruption to their broadband service following a power cut. Engineers were working to resolve the
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Olusoga scores winner in Bennett's first game
Hebburn's new boss, Paul Bennett, saw his team win in his first game in charge when they beat Seaham Red Star 2-1. Bennett has signed six players since he took over -- five of them from west Allotment -- and one of them, Dean Nicholson, opened
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ROTTWEILER'S REVENGE
Not uncommonly, and as a result of a relationship breakdown, the house which a couple own and occupy together can become empty as both decide to go their separate ways and for whatever reason neither continues to live in the home pending its sale. Whilst
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Gillford Park saga resurfaces/Whitehaven off
Gillford Park's scheduled home game with Morpeth will not be going ahead in Cumbria tomorrow. Morpeth received a phone call this afternoon from Gillford Park saying that they were unable to gain access to their ground, after making preparations
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Culture shock for Darlington
IT was always going to the case that the reality of the Government's public sector squeeze would only really hit home when local councils began to reveal details of the cuts they are being forced to make. Darlington Borough Council led the
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Hundreds of jobs to go and services slashed as council cuts bite
MORE than 400 council jobs are to go and one of the regions biggest theatres could close among multi-million pound public sector savings. Senior management posts, a quarter of library services, anti-social behaviour work, bus subsidies and
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Residents vow to fight appeal for major retirement village plan
VILLAGERS have vowed to fight long running plans which have gone to appeal to build a large-scale retirement village on the outskirts of a small rural village. Nigel and Judy Bell, the owners of Shepherds Purse cheese makers, at Newsham, near Thirsk,
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Fox hunters not expecting Hunting Act repeal
FOX hunters saddling up for the start of the hunting season across the region are not confident the Conservative Government will lift the hunting ban. Riders and followers are to set off on the first meets of the season this weekend six years
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Lidl denies rumours to close Thirsk supermarket
RESIDENTS are concerned over rumours that a high street supermarket may be planning to leave a rural market town just 15months after opening there. Councillor Gareth Dadd, who covers Thirsk for North Yorkshire and Hambleton District councils
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Wallace and Gromit on Christmas stamps
A NEW series of Christmas stamps have been launched locally by the Royal Mail featuring a pair of much loved TV characters. Wallace and Gromit have chosen to star on this year’s festive stamps which are to go on sale from November 2. The stamps were
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Legacy boost for maternity unit
A HOSPITAL maternity unit has undergone a major refurbishment - thanks to a former patient who never forgot the care she was given. Ruth Oakley from Northallerton lost two children at birth but always appreciated the care provided by staff during a very
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Bishops' first home league game delayed
Bishop Auckland's first league game in their Heritage Park stadium will not be South Shields on November 9th after all. Bishops have been drawn away to Dunston in the Durham Challenge Cup, and Durham FA have agreed that the tie can be played on November
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BID could boost city centre
DURHAM city centre could benefit from better public space, marketing, street cleaning, security and signage, under plans to establish a Business Improvement District for the area. Under the scheme, money raised from a levy on businesses would be spent
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Teen arrested after firework prank
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of arson after fireworks were pushed through people’s letterboxes. Durham Police say fireworks were shoved through at least two doors in Ludworth, near Durham. An 18-year-old man, from the Ludworth area, was
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College's half-marathon effort for charity
FORTY students and teachers have raised more than £1,000 for charity by taking part in the Great North Run. The pupils and staff from Durham Gilesgate Sixth Form Centre, in Durham City, presented £1,153 to representatives of The Stroke Association during
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Police issue zero tolerance warning to football fans
POLICE have warned football fans tobehave as the clock counts down to the 142nd Tyne-Wear derby this Sunday. Newcastle United host Sunderland at St James' Park in a 1.30pm kick-off, with fans of both sides desperate to pick up three much-needed Premier
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Nanny state
It’s time for celebrities to come clean about their supermum status – and how they get by with a lot of help from their ‘friends’. SO TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has two nannies, a cleaner and a PA to help her do her job. Good for her. Wouldn
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Farm Boy, Darlington Arts Centre
I LOVE everything that Michael Morpurgo has ever done and if he ever designs clothes, I shall wear them from head to toe. So it was with great expectations that I saw Farm Boy, the tale of Grandpa going off to the First World War in search
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Darlington Civic Theatre
ANOTHER ambitious undertaking from Darlington Operatic Society (DOS) and they have the drive and the talent to make a success of it. I’ve seen a professional production of this show in the past and thought it dull and formulaic, but somehow
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Joking aside
Coronation Street (ITV1, 7.30 and 8.30pm); The Search for Burke and Hare (History, 9pm); Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (Five, 8pm). CORRIE actor Craig Gazey has been happy to be lying in bed on screen over the past few weeks. He views his time
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Can't they see it?
AN eye test at a nationally-renowned optician in Darlington town centre showed a need for new specs and staff rightly approached me to purchase from their vast range. For several years I have asked to be shown aviator-style frames which are very
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Bye bye, blackbired
RE Ian Walker’s letter about disappearing blackbirds (HAS, Oct 23). In the early spring of this year male blackbirds were, as usual, in plentiful supply, sparring for territory in and around the garden. From late summer onwards the decline in
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Help at hand
AS Remembrance Sunday draws close, our thoughts are with those who have loved ones in conflict. We think not only of those who fought in the last century, but also those serving their country today. More than 330 British troops have lost their
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Gillespie deal hits wall
MARK Cooper has revealed red tape could scupper his chances of signing Keith Gillespie. The former Northern Ireland international, 35, has been training with the Quakers for the last week or so. But the club need international clearance for him
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Spending review
THE savage and unnecessary public spending cuts outlined in last week’s Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) leave the Con-Dem coalition wide open to accusations of dishonesty and unfairness. The swingeing cuts were announced as a package to reduce
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After-care in the big world
Until ten years ago anyone coming out of local authority care at the age of 16 was left to fend for themselves. Now, it is a completely different story as Graeme Hetherington discovered when he spoke to one teenager who has successfully turned
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LEPs will need power
THERE has been confusion over the creation of the successors to the regional development agencies. This has been caused by vague and contradictory messages from the new Government, as well as by the inevitable uncertainties that come from people
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Forests sell-off
OVER recent years our understanding of the environment and our dependence on it has advanced greatly while there are numerous examples which show the disastrous consequences that exploitation of and disregard for the environment has had not
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French fraternity
THE recent public unrest in France highlights the political and cultural differences between the ordinary people of that country and their counterparts in the UK. The French are more politically sophisticated and also have a fraternal culture.
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We’re giving our youth a fair deal
MANY parents reading this may disagree, but inside the most truculent teenager there is a responsible adult waiting to get out. I know that at times they seem to speak a different language, but sit down and talk to a young person and you’ll find
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Today's prospects
RAGSAH has a fighting chance of scooping top honours in the EBF Bosra Sham Fillies’ Stakes at Newmarket. Godolphin’s filly has only won once this season, but that statistic would have been increasingly bolstered had Lady Luck been on her side.
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Andalucia Valerrama Masters
Graeme Storm suffered a bad day in the Andalucia Valerrama Masters yesterday, shooting a five-over par 76. He is some ten shots adrift of the leader, Pablo Larrazabal. Press Association Sport selective guide to sport on television.
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Historical rivalries
FOR 363 days a year, supporters of Newcastle United and Sunderland are desperate to see their team win. Twice annually, though, the priority shifts to avoiding defeat. Sunday is one of those days. Divisions as deep as the seams that have traditionally
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Howells delighted to capture talented Morris
WESTOE have called up 21- year-old former Otley player Ben Morris for tomorrow’s trip to Hull in National Two North. Morris, who plays at No 8 or blind side, made several first team starts last season for Otley and is now a student at Newcastle
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Robertson welcomes Higgins
WORLD champion Neil Robertson has urged his fellow players to lay off John Higgins when the shamed Scot returns from his suspension next month. Higgins was cleared of match-fixing but slapped with a six-month ban and fined £75,000 in September
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Injury forces Vickery to quit
FORMER England captain Phil Vickery struggled to keep his emotions in check yesterday as the moment he dreaded finally arrived and he admitted: “I have been forced to retire.” The 34-year-old prop has been in left in severe pain by a neck injury
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Strauss orders England to stay away from Aussies
ANDREW Strauss yesterday declared war on Australia as he prepared to lead England Down Under for their defence of the Ashes. Captain Strauss called for an end to “hunky-dory” relations with Ricky Ponting’s side until the final ball of the series
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Rioch is backing his stalwart to succeed
THE man whose quote led to a fanzine being named after Tony Mowbray has predicted the new managerial appointment at Middlesbrough is destined to succeed. Mowbray will take his final training session of the week this morning ahead of his first
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Gang jailed after 3am raid on garage’s cash machine
A GANG that staged a “sophisticated” attempt to remove a cash machine from a filling station were behind bars last night. Prison sentences totalling 14 years were given by Judge Michael Cartlidge at Durham Crown Court yesterday to four men
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Horwood to lose his record
EVAN Horwood is likely to lose his ever-present tag for Hartlepool United tomorrow. The left-back has started all 17 games since his summer signing from Carlisle, but a groin strain puts his place in tomorrow’s game at Dagenham and Redbridge
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Cooper wants to shore up Darlington defence
DARLINGTON boss Mark Cooper has warned his players they must cut out defensive mistakes ahead of their trip to Blue Square Bet Premier leaders AFC Wimbledon tomorrow. Cooper he was unhappy with recent defensive performances, including the two
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Hughton backing keeper Krul to prove himself
CHRIS Hughton has backed goalkeeper Tim Krul to put Wednesday’s error-strewn display behind him when he appears in Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland. Krul was partially responsible for Arsenal’s opening goal at St James’, allowing
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Cattermole enters the derby with no fears
SUNDERLAND captain Lee Cattermole is relishing the prospect of leading his side out at St James’ Park, but insists the Black Cats must not be overawed by the occasion in Sunday’s derby. Although this will be his first Tyne and Wear encounter,
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raining group welcomes Egyptian delegation
T AN energy sector training company passed on its expertise to an Egyptian delegation. The Middlesbrough-based TTE Technical Training Group welcomed a delegation from the Egyptian Educational Development Foundation, who visited the North East
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Students take up construction challenge
A COMPETITION aimed at encouraging youngsters to pursue careers in engineering and construction has been launched in the North-East. The Wonder Challenge, in its eighth year, is a venture by the Sector Skills Council for the construction industry
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Train groups at odds over tender change
THE preferred bidder for the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) has denied it has done anything wrong after reports emerged that a rival bidder was considering legal action. The Express Rail Alliance is said to be unhappy that Agility Trains
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Company’s store revival proved a star of the show
A CONSTRUCTION firm designed a Sixties-style supermarket for a major motor racing event. York-based Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, created the Tesco supermarket for this year’s Goodwood Revival, last month. A typical Sixties street scene was
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Filtronic makes an offer for wireless firm
ELECTRONICS firm Filtronic is to create more jobs in County Durham as it prepares to supply the next generation of mobile phone infrastructure. The company, whose management and staff are predominantly based at Heighington Lane Business Park
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Advice about care homes is given after accidents
A MAN who received a five-figure payout after a residential home admitted liability for injuries his mother sustained in their care is urging others to report concerns they may have. Avis Dawson was involved in three accidents and needed hospital
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Santander posts rise in UK profits
HIGH street bank Santander reported UK profits up by a fifth in the third quarter, but its Spanish parent warned that full-year results might suffer after a bad debt blow. The group – an increasing force in UK banking after snapping up a raft
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Chance to show off among world’s finest
ENERGY sector firms in the region are being offered the chance to show off their products and services at one of the world’s largest trade events. Durham City-based NOF Energy, a business development organisation for the oil, gas, nuclear and
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Time to expand
A FAMILY has opened a second North-East restaurant, creating ten jobs. Central Thai, which opened at The Gates shopping centre, Durham City, is owned by the Phetmalaikul family, which also owns and runs the Royal Thai in Parkgate, Darlington
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Gate project brings hope of recovery
LAND valuation experts believe their analysis of a major development in the region is pointing towards economic recovery. The valuation team at CB Richard Ellis recently provided a valuation for HSBC of land at the £200m Durham Gate development
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Prison staff are criticised over death
MEDICAL staff at a prison have been criticised after the death of a convicted sex offender awaiting sentence. The comments arose when an inquest jury delivered a verdict into the death of Virgilio Mallari in Holme House Prison, near Stockton,
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Store staff push the boat out for charity
SUPERMARKET staff have raised £2,500 for a lifeboat organisation in a charity football match. Shop workers and managers from 12 Co-operative stores across North Yorkshire went head-to-head in the football match in aid of the Royal National
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‘There are still many questions’
A WIDOW who has waited 19 months for a hospital to provide the coroner with details of her husband’s death has criticised the delay. Margaret Meek, from Darlington, believes that important lessons could be learnt from the circumstances surrounding
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Band to launch charity single
A BAND from the North-East is recording a version of the Blaydon Races for charity. The Longsands are following Tim Healy, Jimmy Nail and Kevin Whately by doing their own version of the song for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The five-piece
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Nick turns detective to hand over letter with no address
Nick turns detective to hand over letter with no address A POSTMAN turned detective to deliver a letter from an Australian woman addressed only to “Joan” in a North-East railway town. The letter was in an envelope addressed to “The Postman who
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Website asks ‘Is Thatcher dead?’
A NORTH-EAST musician has defended his web page that asks people how will they celebrate former Tory Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s death. Antonio Lulic, the son of a Chilean exile who settled in Chester-le-Street after escaping right wing
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Fans in 72-hour vigil to see idols
FANS have been camping out overnight in order to be the first to get their hands on tickets for an eagerly awaited concert in the region. Tickets for next year’s Take That concert are expected to be snapped up in double-quick time and some fans
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Father and son face trial over shooting
A FATHER and son will go on trial at the end of January accused of trying to shoot dead a man near his home. Angus Fitzgerald, 47, and Carl Fitzgerald, 25, denied the charge when they appeared at Teesside Crown Court. They are alleged to have
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Running our own affairs
How is the Government going to replace the regional development agencies? Political Correspondent Robert Merrick and Stuart Arnold report on yesterday’s announcements. THE blueprint for the region’s economic development was unveiled yesterday, with
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Tank and bus in crash as soldier takes drive test
A SOLDIER’S driving test ended abruptly yesterday when his tank was involved in an accident with a bus. The 25-tonne Warrior tank was involved in the accident with the bus as both vehicles pulled onto the A1(M). Passengers on the Arriva X26 service
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Parky interviews Sir Ian at charity night
SIR Ian Botham and members of Spandau Ballet were interviewed by Sir Michael Parkinson at a charity event in the region last night. The Forget Me Not Dinner was held at Rainton Meadows Arena, near Houghton-le-Spring, Wearside, in support of
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Michael rescues man trapped under lorry
A PIZZA delivery driver has been praised for helping a trucker who had become trapped under his vehicle. Michael Kelly was working on Wednesday evening when he noticed a high-visibility jacket underneath a lorry in a lay-by on the A1, near
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Football coach in tragedy at crisis club
TRIBUTES were paid last night to a North-East football coach whose body was found at the club he served with great distinction. The discovery of Peter Cooper’s body came hours after a court hearing to discuss the future of Billingham Town Football
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Byrne returns for leaders Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe's star striker, Warren Byrne, returns after a two match ban at home to Team Northumbria on Saturday. Byrne missed the Durham Challenge Cup tie against Consett and the league game against Darlington RA last week, and he will try and help
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West manager Peter Dixon wants big improvement
West Auckland manager Peter Dixon says that his side must produce a “massive improvement” at Sunderland RCA on Saturday. West have lost just twice in their last eight league and cup matches, but Dixon is unhappy with the level of performance. “We’ve
